Central Colorado Author Gallery
Local authors will be at a booth in front of Benjamin’s Bookshop. Stop by and learn more about the writing community in Chaffee County, buy books, and become inspired to write your own.
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Proof: An Award-Winning Drama from Salida Theater Project
Salida Theatre Project presents Proof, an award-winning drama about trust, doubt, and the need to be believed. A young woman living in the shadow of her father, a renowned mathematician, says she wrote a groundbreaking mathematical proof connected to his work. When others question her claim, relationships are strained and assumptions are challenged. Smart, emotionally charged, and deeply human, Proof draws audiences into a story where credibility matters and belief is never simple.
The play is written by David Auburn and directed by Susan McQuade.
Performance Dates & Times:
February 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 7:00 p.m.
February 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Location:
A Church, Salida
Proof: An Award-Winning Drama from Salida Theater Project
Salida Theatre Project presents Proof, an award-winning drama about trust, doubt, and the need to be believed. A young woman living in the shadow of her father, a renowned mathematician, says she wrote a groundbreaking mathematical proof connected to his work. When others question her claim, relationships are strained and assumptions are challenged. Smart, emotionally charged, and deeply human, Proof draws audiences into a story where credibility matters and belief is never simple.
The play is written by David Auburn and directed by Susan McQuade.
Performance Dates & Times:
February 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 7:00 p.m.
February 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Location:
A Church, Salida
Proof: An Award-Winning Drama from Salida Theater Project
Salida Theatre Project presents Proof, an award-winning drama about trust, doubt, and the need to be believed. A young woman living in the shadow of her father, a renowned mathematician, says she wrote a groundbreaking mathematical proof connected to his work. When others question her claim, relationships are strained and assumptions are challenged. Smart, emotionally charged, and deeply human, Proof draws audiences into a story where credibility matters and belief is never simple.
The play is written by David Auburn and directed by Susan McQuade.
Performance Dates & Times:
February 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 7:00 p.m.
February 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Location:
A Church, Salida
A Merry Little Christmas Carol presented by Salida Theater Project
A live script-in-hand performance adapted from Charles Dickens classic tale. This 75-minute contemporary adaptation, complete with Scrooge, the Spirits, the Cratchits and all of your favorites plus a few new ones, brings this story to life.
Following the 2PM matinee, stay for the holiday party and have hot cocoa and cookies with Tiny Tim and the rest of the cast. If you are able, bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to our Share the Joy drive for local children.
A Merry Little Christmas Carol – Produced by Salida Theater Project
A live script-in-hand performance adapted from Charles Dickens classic tale. This 75-minute contemporary adaptation, complete with Scrooge, the Spirits, the Cratchits and all of your favorites plus a few new ones, brings this story to life.
After the 7PM performance, audience members are invited to take part in Salida Theater Project/ A Church’s First Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest for prizes in fun categories.
Rethinking Drawing
Resurrect your interest in drawing with a fresh approach. If you carry discouraging or prohibitive ideas about drawing, this course is designed for you. Using modern neuroscience as our basis, we’ll pull your interest in drawing back into focus. Our purpose will be to clear the obstacles that prevent you from drawing, and open you to a regular and non-judgmental practice. We’ll explore methods, principles, and habits that shift your perspective on how drawing can improve your life. This course consists of four two-hour sessions.
Rock & Roll Revival: A Coletrain Music Academy Rock Sessions Showcase
This summer, CMA Rock Sessions will light up The Velveteen’s Courtyard in downtown Salida—an awesome local venue with a real stage and the perfect vibe for kids to get comfortable, creative, and confident performing live. The session will culminate with a final showcase featuring students and teachers Zack Kochetta of Leadville Cherokee and Airing of Grievances, and Brandon Katz of The Chaffee Experiment.
🎤 Final Student Showcase + Free Community Concert
Date: Saturday, August 16 @ The Velveteen
Time: Doors 4 PM | Show 5 PM to 6 PM
Tickets: Free entry | Suggested $10 donation at the door
Still Alice – Presented by Salida Theater Project
Alice Howland has a thriving career, a loving family—and a life that suddenly begins to shift.
As memory fades and the ground moves beneath her, Alice and her inner voice, Herself, hold on to what matters most. While those around her struggle to understand, she meets each change with resilience, flashes of humor, and resolute strength.
Still Alice is a powerful story about identity, change, and connection in the face of Alzheimer’s. It asks: how long are we still ourselves—and who decides? In the end, as the past and future grow dim, Alice and Herself turn fully to the present—because in the end, it’s very simple: this moment—right here—is enough.
Directed by Jan Justis and featuring a cast of actors from Salida and BV.
After the Sunday matinee performance, join us for a community conversation about Alzheimer’s, caregiving, and the themes explored in the play. Sunday attendees are welcome to stay for the panel, and those who attended on Friday or Saturday are invited to return and take part in the discussion.
Our panel includes:
• Samar Fay – Salida resident whose spouse is living with Alzheimer’s
• Mary McConathy, RN – whose late husband lived with Alzheimer’s
• Dr. Yvonne Rollins, MD – Board Certified Neurologist, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
• Kirsten Wulfsberg, LPC – Behavioral Health Regional Specialist
32nd Annual SALIDA ARTWALK
Save the Dates for the 32nd annual Salida ArtWalk! From the beloved Paint & Sip Kickoff to art demos, the Mini Masters, and the new tradition of the ArtWalk Parade featuring local performances followed by a giant dance party in Riverside Park, get ready for the 2025 Salida ArtWalk! New events this year featuring inspiring demos, lectures, and film. Watch for Community Art Making events as well as events for children and families. Come and get inspired, find a new piece of art, savor special menus at Dine Out with ArtWalk as you discover Salida’s unique arts community at the 2025 Salida ArtWalk this Fall!
Visual Art
Gallery Receptions
Artist Demos
Workshops
Lectures, Film,
Live Music
Paint & Sips
Community Art Making
Mini Masters
ArtWalk Festival
Parade & Party
Dining Out w ArtWalk
& much more…
Stay tuned. To find out more or to volunteer, reach out to info@salidasteamplant.com
First Friday: Rodeo RoundUp Aug 1
Dust off your boots and come join us after the rodeo for August First Friday: RODEO ROUNDUP
August 1 at 5pm in historic downtown Salida Creative District! Dress the theme, let’s see those Western ‘fits Salida!
August 1 at 5pm in historic downtown Salida Creative District! Dress the theme, let’s see those Western ‘fits Salida!
The galleries and creative businesses are ready to welcome you for an inspired evening!
From painting to sculpture, ceramics, photography, plein air, jewelry, culinary arts, brewers, makers and more, drop into one of Salida’s twenty+ art galleries and creative industies. Interact with the artist or business owner, ask questions, watch a demo and discover something new! Enjoy art & industry, live music, and light refreshments.Catch live music by the Sad Hands at Rocky Mountain Mercantile & Guitar Co. And David Tipton at Brodeur Art!
Stop in at local businesses Well Rooted, Howl Mercantile & Coffee, Sage Mountain Gallery, Arts Collective Salida, Four Winds Gallery.Salida.CO, BrodeurArt, The Michael Clark Gallery and Studio, Oveja Negra, Eye Candy Art and Treasure, Lindsay Sutton-Stephens – HomeSmart Preferred Realty, Museum of Authenticity Annex on 1st, Kaleidoscope Toys, The Maverick Potter, Carl Bork and Karen Watkins Studio Gallery and more! Plus end your evening with events at The Vic Salida and Tres Litros Beer Company! It’s going to be a fun night, yee-haw!
Brought to you by the City of Salida, Colorado Creative District program and local businesses.
2nd Annual Salida Chalk Festival
Save the Date for the 2nd annual Salida Chalk Festival Saturday June 28! Artists transform downtown Salida into a giant outdoor gallery of colorful murals as artists create 6’ x 6’ temporary art works of chalk and pastel live during the festival. Apply as a Chalk artist! Selected artists receive stipend, lunch, artist T-shirt, 24 set of pastels. Presented by City of Salida, Arts & Culture Department Salida Creative District program and the Public Art Commission. Applications due May 2nd. See artist application and details on CaFÉ:
CaFÉ –
Artist Reception- Andrew Dengate
Please join us at the Salida SteamPlant as Arts & Culture hosts the March artist reception featuring the work of Andrew Dengate, painter and designer. Stop in to view the work and talk with the artist. Light refreshments and cash bar available.
On The Edge
On the Edge, presented by Grounded Dance Company, showcases a wide variety of choreography embracing the concept of war. Whether you interpret war at a global level or at an individual level, every moment of our existence there is constant push and pull, visible or hidden struggles and internal battles. Where will your thoughts and emotions take you over the course of the show?
Patsy O’Brien in Concert at A Church
Hailing originally from Cork in the south of Ireland, Patsy O’Brien has traveled the globe with guitar in hand ~ accompanying, creating and recording with some of the giants of Irish music. Veteran Irish music critic Paul Dromey declares Patsy “Ireland’s best-kept musical secret”, after attending his opening performance for Kinky Friedman some years back. He is a veteran of premier Irish festivals and hosts guitar workshops all over the country.
As well as supplying the driving guitar rhythms on Celtic/World Music diva Eileen Ivers’ last European tour, and frequently treading the boards and collaborating with many giants of the Celtic/World music scene (Paddy Keenan. Cathie Ryan among them), Patsy’s songwriting reflects a strong interest in roots Americana as well as Jazz influences. On top of his stellar musicianship and award winning songwriting, Patsy is funny and engaging in concert “with that twinkle in his eye that reaches back to the Emerald Isle.”
Tickets are available at: https://www.mightysquirrelproductions.com/event-details/patsy-obrien-in-concert-1
Between the Lines
A contemporary and modern style dance concert presented by Grounded Dance Company of Salida CO.
First Friday May 3: Luau Night
FIRST FRIDAY Join us for First Friday Luau Night May 3 from 5pm to 7:30pm in the Salida Creative District! Galleries and creative businesses in downtown Salida’s historic downtown stay open late every first Friday of the month. From painting to sculpture, ceramics, photography, plein air, jewelry, and more, drop into one of Salida’s twenty+ art galleries and creative businesses where you can interact with the artist, ask questions, watch a demo and build your unique collection. Enjoy live music by Dave Tipton, themed refreshments, and a festive evening. Dress the theme if you like! Pick up a palette card at any participating gallery. Like a passport book, receive a stamp at each gallery you visit. Redeem your palette card for an art mini! See individual galleries and businesses for their schedule of events. See you at First Friday!